Ghanaian musician Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong, better known by his stage name Black Sherif, has revealed that he plans to pursue other creative interests outside of music, including fashion and movies.
The ‘Second Sermon’ hitmaker shared with his fans how he envisages his future to look like aside being a musician.
The award-winning artist clarified that combining music with different artistic forms is his primary objective.
“I want to explore fashion; I’m trying to take the music to a different space. There’s so much I want to do. I want to do music for movies, music for runways; I want to do a lot of things. I want to make my own clothes, paint even – there’s so much. I’m not putting any limit to what I want to do, just keep dreaming and doing.”
Black Sherif
Black Sherif, who is currently on European tour promoting his new album, ‘Iron Boy,’ took the opportunity to shed light on the deeper meaning behind the project’s title and inspiration.
Black Sherif says his album title, ‘Iron Boy’, is symbolic and has layers of cultural and personal meaning.
“The meanings are layered, and it made sense that it had to be that way. Firstly, it’s paying homage to Amakye Dede. He is the first Iron Boy and a highlife pioneer. I just recently found out he was best friends with my grandfather when I went to visit him. The next layer is describing the soul of the album: resilience, strength, and being tough.”
Black Sherif
Reflecting on his rapid rise to fame, Black Sherif recounted how he secured a remix with Burna Boy while still a university student, an experience that dramatically transformed his life. “I’m still adjusting,” he said.
“The adjustment is still ongoing. When you deep it, it’s very crazy. I was in school with a song featuring Burna that’s taking over Africa. I want to be 30 and perform real art, great vocals, crafting that whole thing. I am still learning now.”
Black Sherif
Additionally, the artist shared his aspirations for future collaborations, naming Doja Cat and Saint JHN as artists he hopes to work with.
“Those two for now. I’ve taken one off the list now, I made two songs with Obongjayar. He’s top five talents from Nigeria.”
Black Sherif
Earlier, Black Sherif opened up about his life and goals outside of music.
He spoke about his family’s spare parts company or selling clothing in Accra, if he hadn’t decided to pursue a music career.
Black Sherif went on to say that his father worked for a family company that sold auto parts like engines.
Black Sherif Names Adjiringanor as Best Neighbourhood in Ghana
The Ghanaian musician named Adjiringanor as the best neighbourhood to live in Ghana, citing it as his current place of residence.
The ‘Second Sermon’ hitmaker was asked to name the best neighbourhood in Ghana, and without hesitation, he pointed to the upscale residential area of Adjiringanor in Accra. “The best neighborhood in Ghana, I will say, is Adjiringanor, and that’s where I live now,” Black Sherif revealed.
When the topic switched to food, specifically Ghana’s beloved waakye, the rapper said fans would have to follow him out of Accra to get the best.
According to him, the ultimate waakye experience can be found in his hometown of Konongo in the Ashanti Region. “That’s where I was born, and bred. The women in my family specialise in waakye,” he said.
Beyond lifestyle and food, Black Sherif also took the opportunity to spotlight other creatives in the Ghanaian music industry.
He gave shoutouts to artists including Arathejay, Gonaboy, and Bosom P-Yung, as well as Moliy, whom he praised for releasing what he called the biggest Ghanaian song of 2025.
READ ALSO: Gov’t Eyes June Bond Reopening Amid GH¢6.32bn T-Bills Issuance Today
